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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.81, 1,434.71 and 463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.81, 1,434.71 and 463.05 is: 694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.81 : 1,434.71 = 463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.81/1,434.71 = 463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.81x = 1,434.71 × 463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.81x = 664,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,343.62/956.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.33

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